We're getting into the Canada Day spirit a little early — join us for a laid-back day of cold drinks, good food, and unapologetically Canadian vibes.

Poutine Palooza is back for round three, bringing the cheesy, gravy-covered glory — but it's just one part of the party. Whether you're here for the snacks, the celebration, or just an excuse to wear red and white, this is your warm-up for the long weekend.

🍟 Come for the poutine, stay for the patriotic chaos.

SOUPSTOCK: THE ULTIMATE WINTER WARMER

Grab a spoon and settle in. Soupstock is taking over the Welcome to Thornbury truck yard for a one-day-only celebration of the bowl. We’ve rounded up Melbourne’s best food trucks to serve up their signature sloshy goodness.

Whether you’re a "sip it from the cup" purist or a "load it with crusty bread" pro, we’ve got the fuel to keep the winter chill at bay.

With the heaters cranked, the mulled wine flowing and 4 Pines on tap, it’s the only place to be when the temperature drops.

GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN

Sunday 7 June, from 12pm

Whether they have pointy snoots, squishy faces or ears bigger than their bodies—this one is for the little legends! Bring your pint-sized best mate for a day dedicated to the tiny but mighty.

Join us as we celebrate our small-statured friends and raise much-needed funds for Forever Friends Animal Rescue.

• Big energy, tiny paws: From Chihuahuas to Dachshunds and every "micro-mutt" in between.

• Good vibes: A community day for dog lovers.

• Great cause: Every wag helps a rescue pup in need.

Note: All shapes and sizes are welcome, but we’re shining a special spotlight on the "smol" ones this time around!

A Night of Compassion is back, and every ticket you buy helps give an injured or orphaned animal a second chance at life.

Join us for an extraordinary evening of live music, vegan canapés, auctions, and community...all in aid of the animals who need us most.

• Live music & DJ

• Vegan canapés

• Auctions & amazing raffle prizes

FOR THE LOVE OF SPUDS

SPUDFEST is back and it’s bigger, saltier, and crispier than ever. We’ve rounded up Melbourne’s heavyweight food trucks for a one-day-only potato takeover.

The Lineup:

• Food Trucks (All things fried, loaded, and mashed)

• Exclusive Drink Specials

As always, bring your pup along for the fun.

Eat local, support small vegan businesses and share the table. Vegout returns to Welcome to Thornbury on Wednesday 13 May from 5pm for our Community Care Edition.

It’s your midweek invitation to slow down, connect and enjoy vibrant plant-based eats in a relaxed open-air setting. Think twinkly lights, cosy tables and a delicious showcase of vegan and vegetarian food from some of Melbourne’s best small traders.

Sip on something from the fully licensed bar, relive your arcade glory days and gather your favourite people for an easy night out. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area, so the whole family can join.

Entry is free and walk ins are welcome.

Let’s be real—one glass was never going to cut it. Celebrate the legend who raised you with a deal that actually makes sense.

Buy 2 glasses of wine, and we’ll just give you the rest of the bottle for free*.

Because Mum deserves a proper pour, and you deserve a "Child of the Year" trophy.

*Select bottles included

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT SPACE FOR YOUR WEDDING?

SATURDAY 9 MAY | 10AM - 2PM

Join us at The Greenhouse for an exclusive wedding showcase and meet our wonderful Event Planners to start bringing your dream day to life.

THE EXPERIENCE

• Welcome Drink: A seasonal arrival cocktail.

• Taste: A first-look at our upcoming 2026 menu with roaming canapés.

• The Space: The Greenhouse and Showroom, fully styled for a wedding.

• The Team: Our planners will be available for one-on-one venue tours and questions.

RSVP & BOOKINGS Attendance is complimentary. Please register your details via the link below.

Big floofs, louder opinions, main character energy.
If they howl, we’re listening.

Raising funds for Forever Friends Animal Rescue.

All good dogs, always welcome.

honour the day. watch the footy. raise a glass.

Saturday 25 April, from 12pm

All games shown live and loud. Food trucks, drinks specials and arcade.

General bookings welcome.

Welcome to [ CARDCORE ] - Sunday 19 April - 11am - 6pm

[CARDCORE] Sessions has found a new home at Welcome to Thornbury, the perfect place for TCG lovers to gather, trade, collect & connect!

Sunday April 19th will see the second monthly Welcome to [ CARDCORE ] Sunday hangs that are all about getting back to what makes the TCG community great — good vibes, good people, and zero pressure.

We're talking curated vendors who actually care, rotating food trucks to keep things interesting, and a backyard party energy that feels more like hanging at a mate's place than a stuffy event. Whether you're here to trade, browse, meet collectors, or just soak up the atmosphere with a drink in hand, you're in the right spot. Did we mention there is a fully-packed arcade? 

This isn't your typical expo. It's relaxed. It's welcoming. It's the kind of thing you'll want to come back to every month.

* The first 100 people through the door on the day get to try their chance at a LUCKY DIP, with a mix of prizes provided by both [ CARDCORE ] and Welcome to Thornbury! So, get in early! 

KIDS 12 & UNDER - FREE ENTRY
Door tickets will be available from 1pm at $20pp (Card Payments ONLY on the door)

Can't wait to see you all there!

In the spirit of International Day of Pink, Vegout returns to Welcome to Thornbury for a midweek celebration of kindness, inclusion and seriously good plant-based food.

Join us Wednesday 8 April from 5pm for relaxed open-air dining, vegan eats and easy catch ups with your community. Expect glowing lights, welcoming energy and a line up of Melbourne’s favourite small vegan businesses serving up fresh, flavour-packed dishes.

Grab a drink from the bar, play a few arcade games and share a table with friends or family. Four-legged friends are welcome too, with dogs permitted in the outdoor area all evening.

Entry is free and walk ins are always welcome.

National Arcade Day – Wednesday, April 8

Celebrate National Arcade Day! For just $20, enjoy one full hour of unlimited play on all games with green and blue readers.

No tokens to track, no limits—just pure arcade fun. Grab your mates and make the most of it.

See you on the 8th!

Small dogs, big dogs, slightly unhinged dogs.
Throw on an Easter fit (for you or the pup), come for the pats, stay for the vibes.

Raising funds for Forever Friends Animal Rescue.

All good dogs, always welcome.

GARLIC BREAD FESTIVAL - Seven years. Countless cloves. Zero regrets.

The cult classic is back. Our 7th annual Garlic Bread Festival is landing in March and it’s bigger and butterier than ever.

We’re talking garlic bread in all its glorious forms — cheesy, stuffed, loaded, twisted, dipped, possibly things that shouldn’t legally be called garlic bread (but we’re doing it anyway).

Expect:
🧄 Multiple garlic bread creations across the venue
🧄 Limited-edition specials you’ll only get this day
🧄 Drinks to match (yes, we’re pairing carbs with booze)

It’s messy. It’s carby. It’s absolutely not first-date food.

Round up your garlic gang and prepare to smell incredible for 48 hours straight.

Always hectic - so make sure you book!

ATTENTION MAD-HOUNDS

The Good Dogs are stepping aside. The Mad-Hounds are taking over.

We’re talking zero recall. Full zoomies. Main character entrances. Barking at absolutely nothing. Starting beef with a garden chair.

If your dog treats “sit” as a creative suggestion and believes every other dog is either a best friend or a sworn enemy — this is your moment.

Raising funds for Forever Friends Animal Rescue. All good dogs welcome. The slightly unhinged ones encouraged.

Icons unite. Friday 13th March 2026 is gonna be one for the books. Red Rooster are teaming up with Welcome to Thornbury for ONE HOUR ONLY to give out FREE PARMA BURGERS (or parmi... but let's not start any fights now).

That's right. The delectable pub classic is now available in handheld form for you to enjoy.

Oh and did we also mention MERCH GIVEAWAYS. Who's gonna be decked out in a new Reds drip?

We suggest arriving early because something tells us these won't last. And do you wanna miss out? Embarrassing.

Tell your friends, tell your mum, tell your cat.

18+ only. Strictly one (1) burger per person.

History is about to be made.

Kind food, kind people, kind choices. Vegout is back and bringing the good vibes to Welcome to Thornbury for a special World Compassion Edition with a sweet Easter choc twist.

From 5pm this Wednesday, expect a celebration of plant-based eats, community spirit and cruelty-free living. Think warm open-air vibes, twinkly lights overhead and mouth-watering vegan and vegetarian dishes from some of Melbourne’s most loved small businesses.

On the night, enjoy a cheeky drink from the fully licensed bar, challenge your friends to a few arcade games and settle in at a cosy table with your crew. Bringing your pup? Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area all evening.

Entry is free and walk ins are welcome. Bookings recommended.

Welcome to [ CARDCORE ]

[CARDCORE] Sessions has found a new home at Welcome to Thornbury, the perfect place for TCG lovers to gather, trade, collect & connect!

Sunday March 1st will see the launch of monthly Welcome to [ CARDCORE ] Sunday hangs that are all about getting back to what makes the TCG community great — good vibes, good people, and zero pressure.

We're talking curated vendors who actually care, rotating food trucks to keep things interesting, and a backyard party energy that feels more like hanging at a mate's place than a stuffy event. Whether you're here to trade, browse, meet collectors, or just soak up the atmosphere with a drink in hand, you're in the right spot. Did we mention there is a fully-packed arcade? 

This isn't your typical expo. It's relaxed. It's welcoming. It's the kind of thing you'll want to come back to every month.

* The first 100 people through the door on the day get to try their chance at a LUCKY DIP, with a mix of prizes provided by both [ CARDCORE ] and Welcome to Thornbury! So, get in early! 

Can't wait to see you all there!

Dust off your best Porpoise Spit knowledge and join us for an afternoon of champagne, ABBA and catastrophically bad life choices as we celebrate the ultimate Australian cult classic that is Muriel’s Wedding.

You’ll be welcomed with a free Porpoise Spit on arrival, served bright blue and unapologetic.

Our fabulous drag hosts Della Katessen and Bobbee Pinn will lead the chaos, guiding you through Muriel’s Wedding trivia and music bingo that covers everything Muriel, from Porpoise Spit to Sydney, ABBA to deeply questionable personal decisions.

Come dressed in your finest wedding attire (stolen or otherwise), channel your inner social climber and compete for prizes while sipping themed cocktails and singing far too loudly.

What you get

• Muriel’s Wedding trivia — deep cuts encouraged

• Music bingo packed with ABBA, 90s anthems and soundtrack favourites

• Free Porpoise Spit on arrival (vodka, blue monin, lemonade)

• Themed cocktail menu all afternoon, including Bill Hunter Shandies and other poor decisions

• Mr Burger on site, serving a Sweet & Sour Chicken Burger inspired by Bill Heslop’s beloved Chinese banquet moments

• Prizes, costumes, group tables and absolutely no emotional restraint

Show us how terrible you really are.

Celebrate love—four-legged and otherwise—at Doggy Dating. Dress your pup in their most romantic outfit for the Puppy Parade, where the best-dressed doggo will take home a prize hamper. Singles can mix and mingle at Paw-fect Match, a speed dating event hosted by an MC, while all pups can enjoy treats from the dedicated dog treat station.

All good dogs are welcome.

Your midweek vegan night out is back, thanks to our mates Woking Amazing!

Think warm, open-air vibes, twinkly lights, and mouth-watering vegan and vegetarian eats from Melbourne’s most loved small vegan businesses.

Enjoy a cheeky drink from the bar, play a few arcade games, and share a cosy table with friends or family.

Got a pup? Bring them along – dogs are welcome in the outdoor area all evening.

Mark your calendars! The Triple J Hottest 100 countdown is rolling around again and we’re throwing a party about it!

Doors open at 12pm right on time for the countdown kick-off. We’ll have all the hits playing throughout the venue, start-to-finish. Whether you're here for the music, the beer garden hangs, the inevitable arguments about what should've made the list, or just an excuse to day drink on a long weekend Saturday—we've got you.